At the first regularly scheduled Council meeting in January following each Municipal election, the newly elected members of Council shall take the oath of office, the Council shall elect a Mayor and a Vice Mayor and the Council shall transact such other business as may come before it. Thereafter, regular meetings shall be held as prescribed by Council rules, but not less frequently than once a month. Within thirty (30) days of the initial meeting, Council shall adopt by resolution written rules to govern its proceedings for the coming two year period.
All Council meetings where a quorum is present and where official business is conducted, including special meetings of Council, shall be open to the public at all times except in cases where executive sessions are permitted.
Council may hold an executive session closed to the public only after a majority of a quorum of Council determines, by roll call vote, to hold such a session and only at a regular or special meeting for the sole purpose of the consideration of any of the following matters:
(1) To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a City employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a City employee, official, licensee or regulated individual, unless the City employee, official, licensee or regulated individual requests a public hearing.
(2) To consider the purchase of property for City purposes, or for the sale of property at competitive bidding, if premature disclosure of information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest.
(3) Conferences with the Law Director or other legal counsel representing the Municipality regarding the discussion or deliberation of legal matters involving the Municipality.
(4) Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with City employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
(5) Matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or State statutes.
(6) Specialized details of security arrangements where disclosure of the matters discussed might reveal information that could be used for the purpose of committing, or avoiding prosecution for, a violation of the law.
(7) Any and all other matters for which public bodies may hold executive sessions under Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(Amended 11-5-91)